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Q: How much does it cost for child care providers to use Sittercity?

Child care providers can create detailed profiles, search and apply to jobs, message with families, and book interviews for free on Sittercity. Providers have the option to pay for background checks to run on themselves to stand out to families. However, families can also offer to pay for background checks on providers as well.

Q: How much do in-home child care providers make?

According to the latest Sittercity data, nannies in the US typically charge $19.00 an hour and babysitters $17.50 an hour. But your hourly rate can vary significantly depending on the cost of living in your area, the duties and responsibilities in the job description, and your state’s minimum wage laws. There’s no perfect calculator to determine your rate, but it’s important to factor in everything you have to offer a family.

Q: Why are in-home child care taxes important?

There are a lot of risk factors with getting paid “off the books,” but there are also a lot of benefits to getting paid “on the books.” Those benefits include verifiable income, a legal employment history, unemployment benefits, social security and medicare benefits, and worker’s compensation.

Q: What career opportunities do I have as an in-home child care provider?

A nanny is a child care provider who has a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a nanny position and career. You could work part-time or full-time, live-in or out, temporary or ongoing for an extended amount of time. You could be an au pair, overnight nanny, or newborn care specialist. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or you could be a travel nanny. A babysitter is a child care provider who doesn’t have a regular work schedule with a family. There is a wide range of possibilities in the specifics of a babysitter position and career. Because your work with each family is part-time, you can work with multiple families at the same time. You could provide care through before-school or after-school activities or for nights or weekends when the family needs care.

Q: When do child care providers work?

Depending on the job responsibilities and schedules negotiated with the family, child care providers could work at any time. This includes in the morning, afternoon, evening, or at night. And on weekdays or on the weekend.

Q: How do child care providers find jobs?

On Sittercity, child care providers can browse jobs based on their zip code. They can craft their online resume by creating a detailed profile. They can apply to jobs, message with interested parents, and schedule interviews. Many providers will also negotiate a contract with families to make sure the details of the job are clear on both sides.

Q: What are things child care providers do with kids?

There are a lot of fun things that child care providers do with kids. Both indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts projects, baking, sports, and field trips.

Q: How can child care providers make extra money?

There are a few ways that both nannies and babysitters can make some extra income. Nannies can be available for one-time sittings outside of their normal schedule for when families have date nights or meetings. They can also help to coordinate a nanny share with other families. In a nanny share, a nanny typically receives two-thirds of their hourly rate from each family, thereby increasing how much they make per hour. Babysitters can create relationships with more families to increase their opportunities to get hired for a sitting. Babysitters can also offer to care for kids on holidays so that the parents can celebrate on their own. Like on Valentine’s day.

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$25–29/hr
Westford, MA • 9 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Two Kids and Light...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:30pm - 7:30pm

Seeking a reliable, proactive, and organized individual to work as a hybrid Nanny & Household Manager starting the last week of August 2025. This position is part-time, 2–3 evenings a week (typically 3:30–7:30 PM), and offers a mix of childcare and light household/personal assistant... More

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$16–29/hr
Waltham, MA • 20 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Infant Monday...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

10:00am - 4:00pm (flexible)

We seek a reliable babysitter for our infant starting around June 20, 2025. The schedule includes Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 16:00. Your tasks include caring for our child, changing diapers, preparing bottles, and providing age-appropriate activities. You will ensure a safe environment, monitor... More

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$30–40/hr
Watertown, MA • 22 miles away

Nurturing Babysitter for Two Young...

2 children

Babysitting

Occasional

We need a babysitter to care for our two children, an infant and a preschooler, starting on July 14, 2025, with a flexible start date. The sitter drives their own car and feels comfortable around pets. Daily tasks include preparing meals and snacks for the children, following bedtime routines, and... More

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$20–27/hr
Winchester, MA • 22 miles away

PART-TIME HELP (15 HOURS/WEEK) NEEDED FOR...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We are a gang of three! My girls and I need a reliable, part-time caregiver/light housekeeping help after school - ideally late August through the school year. Must love older kids! Our ideal match will pick up the girls from school and drive to activities etc. I'm a single working parent so I... More

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$23–27/hr
Worcester, MA • 21 miles away

Looking for a nanny for an adorable and...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

9:00am - 5:00pm (flexible)

We look forward to find a nanny for our lovely girl ( a 1 year old baby girl). I work from home and looking for a nanny that can spend time with our little one. She loves to have someone that would read and sing to her and exercise 20-30 min 2x a day. Someone with PT, PO experience would be great.... More

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$25–30/hr
Newtonville, MA • 22 miles away

Babysitter Needed for one week to Care for...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am

We need a babysitter for two boys for one week starting on August 4, ending August 8, 2025. You will work from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Your tasks include picking up the kids from camps, preparing meals and snacks for the children. You will also drive them as needed. The boys are 9... More

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$10–28/hr
Southborough, MA • 15 miles away

Caring Babysitter Needed for Preschool...

1 child

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 07/25

10:00am - 2:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our preschool-aged child starting on June 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The schedule is flexible. The sitter will prepare meals and snacks, provide care when the child is sick, assist with bedtime routines, and help with toilet training. Light housekeeping tasks, such... More

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$25–29/hr
Somerville, MA • 24 miles away

Reliable Babysitter needed for after...

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 3:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a babysitter for two children, ages preschool and elementary. The schedule is flexible, starting on August 22, 2025, from ~4:00 PM to ~6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include preparing dinner and snacks, driving the children home from school, providing sick care... More

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$18–30/hr
Lexington, MA • 19 miles away

After school sitter for 3 great kids in...

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

3:00pm - 6:00pm (flexible)

We're looking for a reliable, kids-loving babysitter for after-school help with our kids. We have 3 sweet & fun kids - a 12-year-old and 9-year-old twins.
We are looking for help with pickup from school (or camp during the summer) 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, driving them to activities, bring them home... More

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$25–29/hr
Winchester, MA • 22 miles away

Part time after school sitter for 2 children

2 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 5:00am (flexible)

Hi we have two small children aged 3.5 and 7 . Currently the younger child is at daycare but will soon join preschool in September. Our older child is at elementary school. Both the kids are easy going, love to play and paint. We look forward introducing our family to you.

We are looking for... More

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$26–32/hr
Wayland, MA • 15 miles away

Part-time afternoon sitter

3 children

Babysitting

Weekly

12:00am - 4:00am (flexible)

We are looking for a long-term (at least a year) part-time afternoon/ evening sitter 2 days per week. Ideally Monday and Wednesday 4-9 p.m. with an option for some daytime hours as available. This is the perfect job for someone who works in education. My sweet kids are 10 yrs old, 9 yrs old, and 7... More

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$25–29/hr
Natick, MA • 19 miles away

Flexible Babysitter Needed for Three...

3 children

Babysitting

One-time

Start date: 04/23

12:00am - 11:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter starting on April 23, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with a flexible start time. You will care for three children, who are in elementary and middle school. Your tasks include supervising daily activities, preparing meals, helping with homework, and ensuring safety. You must have... More

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$15–20/hr
Amherst, NH • 25 miles away

Babysitter Needed for Preschooler Weekends...

1 child

Babysitting

Weekly

2:00pm - 5:00pm (flexible)

We need a babysitter for our preschool child on Sundays at our home, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The sitter will engage in playtime, assemble simple snacks, and assist with tutoring activities to support learning. The ideal candidate has a valid driver's license and their own car for emergency... More

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Why are in-home child care taxes important?

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How do child care providers find jobs?

What are things child care providers do with kids?

How can child care providers make extra money?

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